The delegation, led by Hirofumi Katase the Vice Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry of the Government of Japan confirmed their government’s willingness to finance Sri Lanka’s landmark project on deeply concessional terms.
“The two governments have agreed to expedite the detailed technical feasibility in order to initiate the physical implementation of the LRT as soon as possible.”
The initial investment is to cover around 25km from Colombo to Malabe : connecting Fort, Kollupitiya, Bambalapitiya, Borella, Maradana, Rajagiriya, Battaramulla and Malambe.
The initial segments of the LRT system to come up will be elevated, given the high density of existing development, the statement added.
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